This will be my last garden tour/talk of the year. We will focus on tasks to be done coming into fall and winter: seed saving, plant propagation, and soil building.

Seed saving is one of my most happily anticipated garden tasks. It is so fun and rewarding to see the plants you’ve been caring for all year produce seed which you can collect and save for next year, or to share with others. We will discuss how to collect, store, and start seeds that you save.

Plant propagation can include seed starting, but we will also talk about layering and dividing, two of the simplest ways you can propagate plants that might not start as readily from seed.

Building the soil is a long-game process, but there are many things you can do now (and all year, really) to help promote the microscopic web of life in your garden soil. We’ll talk about some straightforward things to do (and things not to do) that will help build up the micro-biodiversity in your garden.

To be honest, my garden (and maybe yours too) starts to look a little sad and shabby this time of year. But fall brings cooler temps, more rain, and thoughts of slowing down to rest over the winter. I love the fall and there is still lots we can do to improve our gardens when the active growing season is winding down.

Location: 3606 Taylor Ave., Bellingham WA. We will meet rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! Parking on Taylor Ave. Kids welcome, please no dogs. I’ll have a walk-specific handout you can have with the bullet points of the talk and resources to assist you. Depending on the weather, I’ll have hot or cold herbal tea to share. Hope to see you!